Elemyntal - 4th Elemynt

Advantages: Good singles
Disadvantages: A bit repeptitive

...Bleed Like Me is the 4th studio album from Scottish/American rock band Garbage. This album feels different to their earlier efforts - less grimy, more produced. However there are some cracking tracks on this album - the first song "Bad Boyfriend" starts the album with crunchy guitars and slinky lyrics from frontwoman Shirley Manson. Other tracks like Right Between The Eyes give the album a lighter edge, with effects that are reminiscent of Garbage's earlier albums. The first single from the album, Why Do You Love Me? returns to the crunchy guitars - although it feels a lttle familiar, it's still a stand-out track. Sex Is Not The Enemy is another track worthy of mention, for its playful call for sexual revolution. There are some slower tracks on the album - Bleed Like Me is a heartfelt ode to all the misfits out there - "After two drinks... Read review

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Advantages: His voice
Disadvantages: Too few songs

...WHO IS HE? Joshua Radin is a singer/song writer originally from Cleveland, Ohio. His songs have been featured on the comedy Scrubs (NBC) and the drama North Shore (FOX). Songs from his EP 'First between the 3rd and 4th' have been featured constantly on Scrubs, 'Winter' one of the songs from the album, was the most downloaded song ever featured on Scrubs. The version of 'Winter' was featured on Scrubs, was only a rough cut but, overwhelming demand lead the popularity of the song and a proper recording had to be done. There is not much of a biography on him online because he an up and coming artiste. On his website, he describes his influences as everyone from Peter Gabriel to Steve wonder. PACKING The package is the standard CD packing with a painted picture of him (Joshua Radin) on the cover. Half his face is darkened... Read review

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Advantages: Extremely talented
Disadvantages: Not enough tracks!

...I first heard of Joshua Radin whilst watching Scrubs, with his song "Winter", and jumped on the net to find more about this extremely talented singer. I found his album on his site and ordered it straight away, and it was very much worth it. His music is very emotional, with potent and powerful lyrics of which some must be heard to understand what I mean. His style of music is very unique but extremely well done, and whilst watching other episodes of Scrubs I found his music was in other episodes aswell. It's a mix between rock and folk I think... but yes, still very unique. Onto the album itself : It's only six tracks in length, but it's available on iTunes for a small amount, under £5 at the last check. The track list is as follows: 1. Winter 2. Girlfriend in a Coma (Morrisey Cover) 3. Don't Look Away 4. Today 5... Read review

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